City sign KolarovManchester City have completed the signing of Lazio left-back Aleksandar Kolarov.
City have been chasing the Serbian international all summer and he has now passed a medical, as well as being handed a work permit.
A number of clubs, including Juventus had been linked with Kolarov, but City are understood to have agreed a fee in the region of £19m with the Serie A side.
attacking capability
"He [Aleksandar Kolarov] has the ability to play in numerous positions and is very good in midfield," Mancini told the club's official website.
"This is an additional benefit to the team. He has a fantastic international career ahead of him. I first saw Kolarov in his Lazio debut back in 2007. I was impressed by the speed and strength of someone so young.
"I have watched him a lot since then and so have the Manchester City scouts. His attacking capability is very good. He is fast and can shoot with power and accuracy.
"He was composed on the ball, had an excellent delivery with his left foot and was technically very able."
Kolarov, 24, will not be linking up with the City squad in the US but will instead wait for them to return to the UK before meeting his new team-mates.
Meanwhile, Mancini has rejected reports that Kolarov's impending arrival meant the end for Wayne Bridge at Eastlands.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Bridge, but Mancini insists he wants to keep the left-back at City.
"I want two top-class players for each position," added Mancini.
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